Summary
Pin issued in Melbourne on the occasion of the Royal Visit of Queen Elizabeth II, 1954 AD
Princess Elizabeth was en route to Australia in 1952 when she heard news that her father, King George VI, had died. Her trip was curtailed, but when she made it to Australia two years later she was now Queen Elizabeth II; this marked her visit as being particularly significant for it was the first by a reigning monarch. Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip's tour of Australia included all major cities and a number of regional towns. The tour commenced in Sydney on 3 February, and finished in Perth on 1 April 1954. The royal couple were in Victoria from 24 February to 9 March.
Physical Description
Pin through red, white and blue circular rosette and piece of ribbon in same colours. Gilt crown.
Obverse Description
Pin through red, white and blue circular rosette and piece of ribbon in same colours. Gilt crown.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Ian Armstrong, 15 Feb 1984
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Date Issued
1954 AD
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Issued By
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Series
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Material
Gilt
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Exhibition Collection Management
100 mm (Length), 100 mm (Width), 15 mm (Height), 60 mm (Outside Diameter)
above details with ribbon extended. (current diam - 70mm)
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Shape
Irregular
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